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Discover the Enchanted Isles aboard the Polaris. Fully air-conditioned, this cruise ship offers some of the best service and most spacious areas in the Galapagos with a covered deck with hammocks, chairs and tables, a doctor's office, fitness center, gift shop, library, lounge with full-service bar, and facilities for films, slide shows and lectures. Adding to your discovery, the "Open Bridge" policy allows you to meet the officers and captain of the ship, providing a unique experience of the Galapagos you're sure to remember.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM	10 DAY PROGRAM
Polaris does not offer a 7 day program	Fri to Sun (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
	(Prices in parentheses indicate single occupancy pricing) Category 1: A Deck #102-105 ALL SEASONS: $4490 (+$780) Deck Upgrade Category 2: A Deck 101 & Main Deck 200-221 +$590 (+$1905) Deck Upgrade Category 3: Upper Deck 301, 303, 305,307 +$1090 Cabin Upgrade Category 4: Upper Deck 302,304,306,309,311,315,319 +$1450 Cabin Upgrade Category 5: Upper Deck 300, 308, 317, 321 +$2630
2008 Seasons LOW: May 1 - June 11 / Sep 4 - Nov 5 / Dec 4 - Dec 17 HIGH: Dec 18 - April 30 / June 12 - Sep 3 / Nov 6 - Dec 3 Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
	Day 1 - Arrive Quito Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito / Baltra / Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon Day 3 - Espanola Day 4 - Floreana / Isabela Day 5 - Floreana / Isabela Day 6 - Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station Day 7 - Genovesa Day 8 - Bartolome / Santiago Day 9 - Santa Cruz - Baltra - return to Quito Day 10 - Quito - Home Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost - 2 nights accommodation in Quito. - Galapagos Cruise (5D or 8D). - Meals while in the Galapagos. - Quito representative. - Naturalist guide while on yacht. - Transfers. - Breakfasts at hotel. - Southern Explorations pre departure services.	Excluded in tour cost - Domestic Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito) Low Season - $360: May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31 High Season - $415: Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31 - International airfare. - Airport taxes. - Travel insurance. - Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities. - Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child).
Note: - All Cruise ships have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
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Category 01 A Deck #102-105 (Sole Occupancy: All) - Spacious cabins have two lower single beds, a writing desk and one or two portholes. Category 02* A Deck #101; Main Deck #200-221 (Sole Occupancy: All) - Centrally located cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk and a window (except cabin #101 on the A Deck, which has three single beds and two portholes). Category 03* Upper Deck #301, 303, 305, 307 - Conveniently located, cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk and a large view window. Category 04 Upper Deck #302, 304, 306, 309, 311, 315, 319 - Spacious cabins feature two lower single beds, writing desk and a large view window. Category 05 Upper Deck #300, 308, 317, 321 - These are the largest cabins onboard and may accommodate a third person. They have two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. All have a desk, sofa bed, table and two large view windows. Additional Information Meals: Served in single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with an Ecuadorian flair. Cabins: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes (A deck only), and have private facilities and climate controls. Expedition Equipment: Glass bottom boat, hydrophone, snorkeling gear, Splash Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suites, and Zodiac landing craft. Special Features: Guest e-mail station, laundry service, spa, spa floating platform. A ship's doctor, Undersea Specialist and Video Chronicler are also onboard. Note: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in the categories 1 & 2. Shared Accommodations: If you wish to share accommodations, we will be glad to make arrangements at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 & 2 only.

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Additional $215: - Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

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